United Kingdom · Property and facilities · Director/VP (16-20 years)

Director of Engineering & Facilities

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Experience bandDirector/VP (16-20 years)
Direct reports5-8 reports
Reports toChief Operating Officer (COO)
UK framework levelUsually a director, accountable for a division and its numbers

Also advertised as Head of Facilities Engineering · VP, Property Operations · Regional Facilities Director · Director of Asset Management

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The qualifications matched to this job

IWFM Level 5 Certificate in Facilities Management Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · Level 5 · covers 5 of 10 standards

IWFM Level 5 Award in Facilities Management Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · Level 5 · covers 3 of 10 standards

IWFM Level 4 Diploma in Facilities Management Practice Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · Level 4 · covers 5 of 10 standards

IWFM Level 5 Diploma in Facilities Management Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · Level 5 · covers 3 of 10 standards

IWFM Level 5 Diploma in Facilities Management Practice Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · Level 5 · covers 2 of 10 standards

IWFM Extended Level 6 Diploma in Facilities Management Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · Level 6 · covers 1 of 10 standards

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The units you would start with

Managing facilities management projects IWFM Level 5 Certificate in Facilities Management

Oversee works and maintenance facilities IWFM Level 4 Diploma in Facilities Management Practice

Managing health and safety in facilities management IWFM Level 5 Diploma in Facilities Management

Implement change in a facilities management environment IWFM Level 5 Diploma in Facilities Management Practice

Introducing and leading change in an organisation and managing the impact on facilities management IWFM Extended Level 6 Diploma in Facilities Management

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Sustainability Fluency building care for people and planet into the work

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Managing facilities management projects Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · covers 5 of 10 standards Level 5
Oversee works and maintenance facilities Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · covers 5 of 10 standards Level 4
Managing health and safety in facilities management Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · covers 3 of 10 standards Level 5
Implement change in a facilities management environment Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · covers 2 of 10 standards Level 5
Introducing and leading change in an organisation and managing the impact on facilities management Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 6

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2AI and this work

Will AI change your work as a Director of Engineering & Facilities?

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The new skills this role is being asked for

Integrated Digital Twin Strategy & Governance
Advanced ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Reporting & Strategy

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The future skills this job leans on

AI Fluencyworking with AI as a thinking partner
Data Fluencyturning numbers into a decision
AI Governance Fluencyusing AI responsibly
Sustainability Fluencybuilding care for people and planet into the work
Frontier Fluencythe next wave, beyond mainstream AI

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3What this role really is

Director of Engineering & Facilities plans and oversees the physical infrastructure of a business unit or country.

4What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

CMMS/IWMS (e.g., IBM Maximo, Planon, Accruent, FSI Concept Evolution) Strategic

Leading CMMS selection/implementation projects across the business unit. Developing enterprise-wide data standards and integration with ERP/BMS for full asset lifecycle costing and portfolio-level reporting. You're defining how we use the tool, not just using it.

BMS/BAS (e.g., Johnson Controls Metasys, Siemens Desigo, Schneider EcoStruxure) Architect

Developing the building automation strategy for the entire portfolio. Specifying open protocols (BACnet, Modbus) for new builds/retrofits and approving capital for major system upgrades. You're setting the technical direction for all our smart buildings.

CAD/BIM (e.g., Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit) Strategic

Mandating BIM standards for all new capital projects. Utilising the BIM model as a 'Digital Twin' for lifecycle operations and maintenance planning across the portfolio. You're ensuring these tools deliver strategic value.

Project & Portfolio Management (e.g., MS Project, Procore, Asana, Primavera P6) Strategic

Managing a portfolio of multi-million-pound capital projects. Using platform data to report on portfolio risk, budget allocation, and strategic progress to the executive team and board. You're overseeing the entire project landscape.

ERP / Financial (e.g., SAP S/4HANA (PM/MM Modules), Oracle NetSuite, Anaplan, Workday Adaptive Planning) Strategic

Developing the annual multi-year CapEx and OpEx budgets for the entire engineering function. Using advanced tools like Anaplan or Workday Adaptive Planning for long-range scenario modelling and presenting financial performance to the CFO.

Data Visualization & Business Intelligence (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik Sense) Strategic

Defining the key engineering KPIs for the entire business unit. Commissioning and using executive-level dashboards (e.g., Tableau Server) to report to the board on asset performance, risk, and strategic initiatives. You're turning data into actionable insights for leadership.

5What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choice	Coming in	Where you are now	The step above
CapEx Project Approval	No authority. Escalate all CapEx requests to supervisor.	Propose minor CapEx requests (up to £5K) for system upgrades, requiring manager approval.	Approve CapEx projects up to £50K. Recommend projects up to £250K to Director.
Organisational Design & Hiring	No involvement in hiring decisions. Follow existing team structure.	Provide input on junior roles. Operate within existing team structure.	Lead hiring for junior and mid-level roles. Propose minor team structure adjustments for own workstream.
Vendor & Contract Negotiation	No negotiation authority. Follow established vendor agreements.	Select from approved vendors for routine services. No negotiation.	Negotiate and approve contracts for routine services up to £50K. Recommend strategic vendors.
Strategic Programme Definition	Execute tasks within defined programmes.	Propose minor process improvements within existing programmes.	Design and lead specific workstreams within larger strategic programmes.

6How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, and what is not on it. The hard targets, how often each is actually looked at, and the quiet signals that never reach a dashboard.

Portfolio Energy Consumption Reduction

Decrease in energy usage across the business unit's property portfolio.

Target · 10% year-on-year reduction (kWh/sq ft)

If our portfolio used 10M kWh last year, you'll aim for 9M kWh this year, showing a clear downward trend on the board report.

CapEx Programme Delivery (On Time & Budget)

Successful execution of multi-year capital expenditure plans for asset replacement and upgrades.

Target · Deliver the 5-year, £50M CapEx plan within +/- 5% of budget and schedule.

You'll be tracking the £10M chiller plant replacement project, ensuring it's on track for completion by Q4 and not over budget. If it's looking tight, you'll have a plan to get it back on course.

Asset Reliability & Uptime

Reduction in critical business-interruption events due to asset failure.

Target · Reduce business-interruption events by 20% year-on-year.

Last year we had five major power outages across the portfolio. Your goal is to get that down to four or fewer, showing the impact of your proactive maintenance and upgrade programmes.

Maintenance OpEx Budget Variance

Adherence to the operational expenditure budget for maintenance and facilities services.

Target · Maintain overall OpEx budget variance within +/- 3% annually.

If your annual OpEx budget is £8M, you'll be managing it to stay within £7.76M and £8.24M, justifying any significant deviations to Finance.

Statutory Compliance Audit Score

Performance in external and internal audits related to health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Target · Achieve an average audit score of 95%+ across all sites, with zero critical non-conformities.

When the HSE inspector comes calling, your sites will be ready. You'll ensure the fire alarm testing logs are perfect and the pressure vessel certificates are all in date, avoiding fines or, worse, accidents.

Strategic Influence & Board Engagement

Your ability to effectively communicate engineering strategy and risks to the C-suite and board, influencing long-term investment decisions.

Regular invitations to present at board meetings
your proposals for major CapEx are typically approved
C-suite actively seeks your input on property-related strategic initiatives
you're seen as the go-to expert for all things physical assets.

Team Leadership & Development

How well you build, mentor, and retain a high-performing engineering and facilities team.

High retention rates within your direct and indirect teams
clear succession plans for key roles
positive feedback from your direct reports on their development and career progression
your team is recognised for its expertise and proactive approach across the business.

Vendor & Contract Performance Optimisation

Your effectiveness in managing external contractors and service providers to deliver value and high performance.

Demonstrable improvements in contractor SLAs and KPIs
successful renegotiation of key contracts yielding better terms or cost savings
strong, collaborative relationships with strategic vendors
reduction in vendor-related issues or disputes.

Innovation & Digital Transformation

Your drive to introduce and embed new technologies and processes (like Digital Twins or advanced analytics) to modernise facilities management.

Successful pilot programmes for new tech (e.g., IoT sensors, AI for predictive maintenance)
clear roadmap for digital transformation within your function
increased data-driven decision-making across your teams
your function is seen as a leader in adopting smart building technologies.

7Would you like it

Both sides. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy

Driving Large-Scale Transformation

You'll spend your days building multi-year roadmaps, securing funding for major initiatives, and seeing those plans come to fruition across a wide portfolio. This isn't about incremental changes; it's about fundamentally improving how we manage our physical assets.

Leading the complete overhaul of our energy management strategy across 50 buildings, resulting in a 15% reduction in carbon footprint and £2M annual savings.

Building & Leading High-Performing Teams

A huge part of your role is about empowering your managers and engineers, setting clear expectations, and giving them the tools and autonomy to excel. You'll get a real buzz from seeing your team deliver complex projects and grow professionally.

Mentoring a Senior Facilities Manager to successfully take on a Lead Engineer role, expanding their scope and impact within the organisation.

Solving Complex, Multi-faceted Problems

You'll be tackling challenges that involve technical engineering, financial constraints, regulatory hurdles, and human behaviour. There's no single 'right' answer, and you'll thrive on piecing together solutions that balance all these factors.

Developing a strategy to modernise an entire legacy building portfolio, balancing the cost of upgrades with the operational impact and tenant disruption.

What frustrates people

The constant battle for CapEx funding, often having to wait for a catastrophic failure to get approval for essential upgrades.
Navigating organisational politics and competing priorities when trying to implement a portfolio-wide standard or new technology.
Dealing with the aftermath of poor decisions made years ago (e.g., cheap equipment, inadequate design) that now cause ongoing operational headaches.
The sheer volume of regulatory changes and compliance requirements that demand constant attention and resource allocation.
Managing a diverse team with varying skill levels and motivations, ensuring everyone is pulling in the same direction.
The inevitable 2 AM calls for major incidents that require your immediate strategic oversight.

What this role does not give you

A predictable, 9-to-5 routine with no urgent interruptions.
A role where you only focus on technical engineering without significant financial or people management responsibilities.
The luxury of always having perfect information before making a decision.
A guarantee that every strategic initiative you champion will be fully funded and implemented without compromise.

8Who you work with

This role directly impacts the operational efficiency, safety, and financial performance of an entire business unit or region. You're accountable for significant CapEx and OpEx budgets, ensuring asset reliability, regulatory compliance, and the overall physical environment that enables our core business to function. Your decisions can literally make or break major projects, influence our carbon footprint, and protect our people and assets.

Inside the business

C-Suite (COO, CFO, CEO)
Legal & Compliance Teams
Finance Leadership (CapEx & OpEx)
Business Unit Leaders
Health & Safety Officers
Procurement & Supply Chain

Outside the business

Major Contractors & Vendors (e.g., HVAC, Electrical, BMS providers)
Regulatory Bodies (e.g., HSE, Local Authorities)
Industry Associations & Professional Bodies
Specialist Consultants (e.g., energy, structural)
Insurance Providers

9What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

Proven experience leading large-scale engineering and facilities operations across a significant property portfolio (e.g., multiple sites, diverse asset types).
Demonstrable track record of managing multi-million-pound CapEx and OpEx budgets, with strong financial reporting and control skills.
Extensive experience building, developing, and leading large, multi-disciplinary engineering and facilities teams (25+ people, including managers).
Deep expertise in strategic asset management, including the implementation of RCM, predictive maintenance, and lifecycle costing methodologies.
Significant experience in high-stakes vendor and contract negotiation and management for strategic facilities services.
A comprehensive understanding of UK health, safety, and environmental regulations relevant to facilities management, with a strong safety leadership record.

10What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

Cybersecurity for Operational Technology (OT)

Our BMS, IoT devices, and integrated building systems are increasingly connected, making them potential targets for cyber-attacks. A breach could lead to massive operational disruption, data loss, or even physical damage. You need to understand these risks and how to mitigate them.

OT Network Segmentation · Vulnerability Management for OT · Incident Response Planning for OT · Supply Chain Security for Smart Devices

This quarter: Work with our IT Security team to conduct a high-level risk assessment of our current OT infrastructure.
Next 6 months: Develop a cybersecurity awareness training programme specifically for your engineering and facilities teams.
Month 7-12: Implement a pilot project for OT network monitoring or an asset inventory solution to identify all connected devices.
Continuous: Stay informed about emerging OT cybersecurity threats and best practices through industry forums and specialist publications.

Quick win: Ensure all default passwords on network-connected building devices are changed. It's basic, but often overlooked and a huge vulnerability.

Advanced Data Analytics & AI for Portfolio Optimisation

Simply collecting data isn't enough; you need to extract deep insights and use AI to predict, optimise, and automate. This will be key to making truly data-driven strategic decisions across your entire portfolio, from energy savings to predictive maintenance.

Machine Learning for Anomaly Detection · Predictive Modelling for Energy Consumption · Natural Language Processing (NLP) for O&M Manuals · Prescriptive Analytics for Resource Allocation

This quarter: Identify a key operational challenge that could be solved with advanced analytics (e.g., optimising chiller plant performance).
Next 6 months: Partner with a data science consultant or an internal team to develop a proof-of-concept for an AI-driven solution to that challenge.
Month 7-12: Develop a strategy for scaling successful AI pilots across the portfolio, including data infrastructure and talent development needs.
Continuous: Read up on AI applications in facilities management, attend specialist workshops, and encourage your team to experiment with AI tools.

Quick win: Start using AI-powered tools (like ChatGPT or Claude) to summarise complex technical reports or draft initial analyses of operational data trends. It's a low-risk way to get familiar with the technology.

11Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up

Regularly attend industry conferences and seminars on smart buildings, sustainable facilities, and asset management trends.
Maintain active membership and engagement with professional bodies like CIBSE, IMechE, or IFMA, contributing to industry best practices.
Undertake executive leadership training programmes focused on strategic thinking, change management, and advanced negotiation skills.
Mentor junior engineers and facilities professionals, sharing your knowledge and helping to build the next generation of talent.
Engage in continuous learning around emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and Digital Twins, understanding their strategic implications.

12The rising capability

The rising capability

Zavmo analysis

What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

Integrated Digital Twin Strategy & Governance

The promise of 'Digital Twins' is finally becoming a reality, integrating BIM, IoT, CMMS, and even occupant data into a single, dynamic model. Competitors are already using this to optimise operations, predict failures, and enhance user experience. If we don't embrace this, we'll be left behind.

Data Integration Architectures
Data Governance & Quality
Predictive Analytics & AI within Twin
Visualisation & User Experience

Advanced ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Reporting & Strategy

Investors, regulators, and customers are increasingly demanding robust ESG performance, especially around carbon emissions, energy efficiency, and social impact of our buildings. Your role will be central to delivering on these commitments, influencing our brand and financial valuation.

Carbon Accounting & Net Zero Roadmaps
Circular Economy Principles in FM
Social Value & Occupant Wellbeing
Green Building Certifications

13What you’ll use

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM) & Asset Performance Management
Capital Expenditure (CapEx) Planning & Justification
Building Information Modelling (BIM) for FM & Digital Twins
Energy Management & Sustainability Strategy
Advanced Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Vendor & Strategic Contract Management

14The pathway

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

1
From Engineering Manager (Portfolio)
3-5 years as an Engineering Manager (Portfolio)
Skills to master
- Mastering multi-million-pound budget management, successfully delivering large-scale capital projects, building and leading a team of managers, and demonstrating strategic influence across multiple sites. You'd be proving you can scale your impact.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistent achievement of portfolio-wide KPIs (e.g., energy reduction, asset uptime).
- Successful leadership of a major CapEx programme (e.g., £5M+).
- Strong positive feedback on team development and retention.
- Recognised as a strategic voice in cross-functional leadership meetings.
2
From Head of Facilities for a Large, Complex Organisation
5-8 years as Head of Facilities/Engineering in a comparable sector (e.g., healthcare, manufacturing, large corporate campus)
Skills to master
- Managing a diverse portfolio of assets, navigating complex regulatory environments, leading significant operational teams, and demonstrating strong financial acumen. The key is showing you can adapt your expertise to our specific context and scale.
You're ready to move on when
- Proven track record of driving operational efficiency and cost savings.
- Experience presenting to executive leadership or board-level committees.
- Strong grasp of strategic asset management principles.
- Ability to quickly understand and adapt to new organisational cultures and asset types.
3
From Senior Consultant (Real Estate / FM Advisory)
8-10 years in a senior advisory role, focusing on facilities strategy or asset management for large clients.
Skills to master
- Translating strategic recommendations into actionable operational plans, leading change management initiatives, and demonstrating a deep understanding of industry best practices. You'd need to show you can move from advising to directly owning the execution.
You're ready to move on when
- Successful delivery of major strategic projects for clients.
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Strong client relationship management and influencing skills.
- A clear desire to move into an operational leadership role with direct accountability.

15Where this role leads

The long view: This role can lead to Chief Real Estate Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer or Chief Operating Officer positions.

The ten Future Fluencies

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Director of Engineering & Facilities

Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM) & Asset Performance Management
Capital Expenditure (CapEx) Planning & Justification
Building Information Modelling (BIM) for FM & Digital Twins
Energy Management & Sustainability Strategy
Advanced Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Vendor & Strategic Contract Management

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Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

Director of Engineering & Facilities is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

VP of Real Estate & Asset Management
3-5 years in the Director role

Move to OFQUAL Level 8 (C-Suite equivalent)
- Advanced real estate portfolio analytics and financial modelling.
- Strategic space planning and workplace experience design.
- Corporate real estate transaction management.
- Sustainability and ESG strategy at an enterprise level.
Chief Operating Officer (COO) or Chief Property Officer (CPO)
5-8 years in the Director role, potentially with a stint as VP

Move to OFQUAL Level 8 (C-Suite)
- Enterprise risk management and business continuity planning.
- Advanced organisational design and change management.
- Strategic technology adoption across all operations.
- Stakeholder management at the highest executive and board levels.

Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Let's be honest, at the Director level, your time is gold. You're meant to be thinking strategically, not getting bogged down in reporting or chasing data. AI isn't here to replace you; it's here to give you back those precious hours, allowing you to focus on the big-picture decisions that truly move the business forward.

Imagine having a digital assistant that handles the grunt work of data analysis, report generation, and even initial strategic recommendations. For a Director of Engineering & Facilities, this means less time wrestling with spreadsheets and more time shaping the future of our physical assets. Here's a glimpse of how AI can transform your day-to-day.

Predictive Maintenance Automation

AI algorithms analyse real-time sensor data (vibration, temperature, pressure) from our BMS and IoT devices across the entire portfolio. When an anomaly indicating a likely future failure is detected, the AI automatically generates a detailed predictive maintenance work order in the CMMS, pre-populating required parts and procedures. This means fewer unexpected breakdowns and better resource planning across your teams. You'll be reviewing the strategic impact, not writing individual work orders.

Strategic CapEx Prioritisation & Justification

Use machine learning models to analyse the entire portfolio's asset data (age, maintenance history, energy consumption, criticality, expected lifespan). The AI recommends and ranks the top assets for CapEx replacement or upgrade, generating a data-driven business case for each based on failure risk, lifecycle cost, and potential ROI. This accelerates your annual planning process and gives you robust data to present to the CFO and board, making your budget battles much easier to win.

Executive & Board Report Generation

After a critical incident or at the end of a quarter, feed the basic facts, key metrics, and strategic updates into a generative AI. It drafts comprehensive executive summaries and board-ready presentations, ensuring consistent messaging, professional formatting, and rapid communication. This frees you up from the tedious drafting process, allowing you to focus on refining the narrative and preparing for tough questions.

Portfolio Performance & Risk Analysis

AI-powered analytics tools can ingest data from all your systems (CMMS, BMS, ERP, IoT) to provide real-time, consolidated dashboards on portfolio-wide performance. Identify trends in energy consumption, maintenance costs, asset health, and compliance risks across hundreds of buildings. The AI can even highlight emerging risks or underperforming assets that need your strategic attention, giving you a truly holistic view without having to manually pull disparate reports.

Common questions

How do you become a Director of Engineering & Facilities?

Common routes in include From Engineering Manager (Portfolio) (3-5 years as an Engineering Manager (Portfolio)), From Head of Facilities for a Large, Complex Organisation (5-8 years as Head of Facilities/Engineering in a comparable sector (e.g., healthcare, manufacturing, large corporate campus)) and From Senior Consultant (Real Estate / FM Advisory) (8-10 years in a senior advisory role, focusing on facilities strategy or asset management for large clients.). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can a Director of Engineering & Facilities progress to?

This role can lead on to VP of Real Estate & Asset Management (3-5 years in the Director role) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) or Chief Property Officer (CPO) (5-8 years in the Director role, potentially with a stint as VP), depending on the skills you build.

What new skills matter most for a Director of Engineering & Facilities?

Increasingly, Integrated Digital Twin Strategy & Governance and Advanced ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Reporting & Strategy. These are the skills our record of this role lists as growing.

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Where should we send it?

Two short quizzes about you

Will AI change your work as a Director of Engineering & Facilities?

What's rising in its place

Integrated Digital Twin Strategy & Governance

Advanced ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Reporting & Strategy

Skills this role draws on

Technical

How you actually get there, here

From Engineering Manager (Portfolio)

From Head of Facilities for a Large, Complex Organisation

From Senior Consultant (Real Estate / FM Advisory)

The credential is what you can do today. These are what keep you valuable.

Roles this leads to

One to one, on the work you already do

Everything else the record holds

The career path, and where it branches

VP of Real Estate & Asset Management

Chief Operating Officer (COO) or Chief Property Officer (CPO)

Where AI is starting to help

Predictive Maintenance Automation

Strategic CapEx Prioritisation & Justification

Executive & Board Report Generation

Portfolio Performance & Risk Analysis

Common questions

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